Paraprofessional of the Year: Ms. Angela Garza
Hello! My name is Angela Garza, originally from Houston, Texas. I have had the opportunity to serve in Channelview ISD for 12 years at Channelview High School beginning in the 2012-2013 school year. Initially, I was employed as a special services clerk, supporting students with unique needs for four years. Then I transitioned to the front office staff under the leadership of Mrs. Cynthia Benitez. This experience inspired me to grow professionally and navigate new challenges. As a result of hard work and dedication, I was promoted to an Administrative Assistant where I learned new skills by managing important tasks. Honestly, the best thing about my work at Channelview High School is the opportunity to positively influence our students! I am excited for my future at CVISD. I love the fact that my children are in school in this district, the school band, football games, etc., and I truly cherish the friendships that I have made at CVISD.
Rising Star of the Year: Mr. Zihong He
It has been my 2nd year in Education and my very 1st year in the Channelview ISD family. I'm proud to say that I'm a graduate from Channelview High School and it feels great to be back in the community doing my part to help the students. Teachers here inspired me to be who I am today and I vowed to do the same to my students. Shout out to my Math Department as they tirelessly help me throughout the year so I can meet the standard and exceed beyond. Thank you so much for the recognition. And also my favorite class is PE.
Teacher of the Year: Ms. Lindsay McGill
I have been a teacher and the speech & debate coach at Channelview High School since December of 2009. I've had the privilege of teaching Communication Applications, Professional Communication, AVID 10th, 11th, and 12th grade, Senior Humanities, English IV, and English I. Teaching runs in my blood; my mom was an AP English IV teacher, Yearbook Sponsor, and Speech & Debate Coach for over 35 years (and also a National Board Certified Teacher!).
As a career Speech & Debate Coach
I have qualified students to TFA State and UIL State every year in Policy Debate, Student Congress, Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, and Lincoln Douglas Debate and finally, this year, a student has qualified for the National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa this coming up June. I earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida in Organizational Business Communication with a specialization in Management & Leadership. After earning my bachelor's degree, I worked in a myriad of Management and Sales positions in Florida and Alabama before finally moving to Texas and getting my alternative teaching certification in 2009 through A+ Texas Teachers. I am certified in Speech, English, and ESL. I am also currently working to earn my National Board of Teaching Professionals Certification in AYA English Language Arts & Reading. Additionally, I am in the process of earning my Master's Degree from Lamar University in Education specializing in Teacher Leadership & Gifted and Talented.
In the few moments I get to spend off campus I enjoy spending time with my son and my boyfriend.